If you're thinking about becoming a franchise owner, you'll probably hear this from someone during your search; "You're in business for yourself, but not by yourself." Isn't that one of the main reasons that you want to become a franchisee? Aren't you expecting the franchise company... Read More
Have you been a recent victim of a corporate downsizing? Are you sick of going on job interviews, only to be let down, time after time? It's not that unusual, nowadays..... Read More
Great blog post about Franchising In Sweden. It includes lots of stories and even some cool pictures from real Swedish franchises in action. A really interesting report. Read More
This post talks about two different franchise social media marketing outposts...and that word, "outpost"...well, it's a cool word. It's not The Franchise King's, though. It's from Chris Brogan... Read More
It's not that unusual for folks that are considering franchise ownership to forget about one very important thing; Succession planning. 98% of today's franchise buyers aren't thinking about their exit strategies. They're thinking about the start-up phase. That's completely normal. However, it's quit... Read More
If you live in the Northern half of the United States, you may not "feel" that Spring is on its way. But, it really is. But, if you're a franchise owner of Spring-Green Lawn Care Corporation, you know it is! You've been busy since January...getting your customer lists together, and... Read More
A simple tweak to how your small business runs could be the chance it needs this year. Often small businesses owners purchase new equipment or hire new employees to boost work efficiency. Although effective, there is an easier way to reach for an increase in profits and productivity: update what yo Read More
On Friday, I officially signed a deal with the fine folks over at Wiley Publishing. I'm going to be writing a book on franchising! I remember when I called my wife at work and said,...... Read More
Perhaps you have decided that now is the time to be your own boss and to start a home-based franchise. Before you get too excited and put out any money, make sure you know what you are getting into. Here are four questions you should ask yourself before you decide which franchise for sale to "buy". Read More
The franchise industry is finally embracing social media marketing. It's a proven way to create buzz, brand awareness, and two-way communication. Right? Read More
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